Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Kerry Kittles:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Kerry James Kittles
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born June 12, 1974
  • Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
  • Weight: 179 lbs (81 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Jersey Numbers: Commonly wore #30
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • High School: St. Augustine High School (New Orleans, Louisiana)
  • College: Villanova University (1992–1996)
    • Key achievement: All-American and Villanova’s all-time leading scorer
  • NBA Draft
    • Draft Year: 1996
    • Draft Position: 8th overall pick by the New Jersey Nets
  • Teams Played For
    1. New Jersey Nets (1996–2004)
    2. Los Angeles Clippers (2004–2005)
  • Championship Rings
    • NBA Championships: None
    • Reached the NBA Finals twice with the Nets (2002, 2003)
  • Kids: Not publicly disclosed
  • Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Player Archetype / Play Style

Kerry Kittles’s player archetype was that of a two-way scoring wing: a lean, quick 6-foot-5 shooting guard who could stretch the floor, score off movement, attack in straight lines, and take on tough perimeter assignments. Defensively, he fit as an active wing stopper more than a pure shutdown specialist, using his length, mobility, and anticipation to bother guards and wings at the point of attack. Offensively, he operated as a complementary scorer rather than a primary engine, thriving as a spot-up threat, transition finisher, and secondary attacker who could punish defensive lapses without monopolizing the ball. His overall play style blended smooth perimeter scoring with solid defensive utility, making him the kind of versatile backcourt piece who fit neatly beside ball-dominant creators and helped balance competitive Nets teams. (SI)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Kerry Kittles Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Sports Illustrated — The 12 guys better than Kobe: A 1996 draft retrospective
Basketball-Reference — 1996-97 New Jersey Nets Roster and Stats